REGINA — A group pushing for a wetland policy says it should have been a Saskatchewan election issue. Wetlands for Tomorrow includes scientists, farmers and conservationists. Last week at a news conference near Wascana Lake in Regina, spokespersons said everyone should work together toward a common goal of water quality. “The province of Saskatchewan really […] Read more
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Ag should prepare for shifting political winds
This is being written one day ahead of Saskatchewan election results. My prediction, for what it’s worth, is an NDP win. If that’s the case, a lot of farm organizations are going to wish they had taken more opportunities to connect with the NDP while the party was in opposition. A year ago, the NDP […] Read more
Sask. Party wins fifth straight majority
REGINA — Rural Saskatchewan held steady in its support for Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party in yesterday’s provincial election, helping them secure a fifth majority government. But that win came at a cost, as five cabinet ministers lost their seats in Regina and Saskatoon. Other Saskatchewan Election 2024 coverage: Unofficially, the party held 35 […] Read more
Sask. election early results too close to call
REGINA — Rural Saskatchewan held steady in its support for Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party in the Oct. 28 provincial election. Results from rural ridings came in first, and the party held all the seats it had before the election was called. However, as urban results started to come in the story was far […] Read more
Sask. Party looks for fifth consecutive term
Leader Scott Moe says support for him in the province’s rural constituencies also comes with questions about his record
REGINA — Farm voters looking for specific agricultural promises in the Saskatchewan Party provincial election platform might be disappointed. The party that relies on farmers as a large part of its base is offering little in the way of new policies or spending if it returns to power. It has long had its strongest support […] Read more
Ag, rural issues are scarce in Sask. election campaign
Agriculture has hardly been mentioned in the Saskatchewan general election campaign, even during the Oct. 18 debate between Premier Scott Moe of the Saskatchewan Party and Carla Beck of the NDP. This is disappointing when considering the critical role the industry plays in the province. Of the 61 constituencies in Saskatchewan, 30 are considered urban, […] Read more
Leader hopes rural voters will see NDP option
The first woman elected to lead the Saskatchewan NDP says it’s time for a change when voters go to the polls Oct. 28
REGINA — Saskatchewan election campaigns are largely fought in the cities these days. It’s been years since party leaders took buses around the province, hitting every nook and cranny in their bids for votes. Today, they’re more likely to be found travelling Highway 11 between Regina and Saskatoon with a few side trips to smaller […] Read more
Candidates hit the hustings after writ drops in Sask.
Sask. Party and NDP will take majority of seats, but other parties will be on the ballot after nominations close Oct. 12
REGINA — The Saskatchewan United Party didn’t even exist when the province last went to the polls in 2020. But its leader, Jon Hromek, finished second in the 2023 Lumsden-Morse byelection, and the party is running at least 28 candidates in the 61 constituencies. They include three former Sask. Party MLAs: Nadine Wilson in Saskatchewan […] Read more
Agriculture, rural issues to be part of Sask. election debate
Producers will ask candidates about issues such as crop insurance changes as the province prepares to go to the polls
REGINA — Farmers are busy trying to wrap up harvest and complete other fall work, but they may also be thinking about their vote in the expected Oct. 28 provincial election. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan president had another task on his list — preparing for an election debate. Ian Boxall will represent the […] Read more
Sask. election has agriculture sector’s attention
REGINA — Saskatchewan is about to enter a formal election campaign for an Oct. 28 vote. The writ had not been formally dropped as of Sept. 23 but was expected no later than Oct. 1. The Western Producer asked organizations what they had on their wish lists for those vying to govern. SSGA president Jeff […] Read more
